by Mike Veny | Nov 15, 2023 | Articles, Videos
In Black culture, more often than not, men are not encouraged nor given a chance to be open with how they feel and be in touch with their feelings. The cultural pressure to be a ‘strong Black man’ can be psychologically and physically taxing. Men may feel that seeking...
by Mike Veny | Nov 15, 2023 | Articles, Videos
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is one of the most common mental health conditions that you can live with. Approximately seven percent of the population in the United States of America lives with depression. In my opinion, the...
by Mike Veny | Nov 15, 2023 | Articles, Videos
“I don’t think people realize the power one person can have to change a situation or impact someone’s life.” – Lizzie Valasquez When I think about how to prevent suicide, one of the keys is to get into the habit of sharing selfless stories. Share those stories...
by Mike Veny | Nov 15, 2023 | Articles, Videos
The following article was created from my podcast, The Mike Veny Show. This is from episode 2, How to Become a Professional Motivational Speaker for Youth Events. I invite you to listen to this episode on iTunes, Stitcher, Sound Cloud, or below. It’s...
by Mike Veny | Nov 12, 2023 | Articles, Videos
This following article was created from my podcast, The Mike Veny Show. This is from episode 2, How to Become a Professional Motivational Speaker for Youth Events. I invite you to listen to this episodeon iTunes, Stitcher, Sound Cloud, or below....
by Mike Veny | Nov 12, 2023 | Articles, Videos
The Highs and Lows of Life – Hakeem Rahim My good friend Hakeem Rahim shares his deeply personal story about mental illness. What makes Hakeem a unique presenter is how powerful and poetic he is. Most importantly, he paints a great picture of what it feels like to...
